Events tagged with "gregory xi"

Historical Events tagged with "gregory xi"

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Religion & Philosophy

Pope Gregory XI Returns Papacy to Rome

January 17th, 1377 648 years ago

Pope Gregory XI returned to Rome in 1377 after residing in Avignon. Faced with a divided Church and political pressures, he made the pivotal decision to relocate the Papacy back to its historical center. His journey marked a significant moment in the Western Schism, as it aimed to restore unity and strengthen the Catholic Church’s influence in Italy. His arrival was celebrated in Rome, symbolizing a triumphant restoration of papal authority in the city.